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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30

Tompkins, which was crushed by the ice
near Brule, was the property of the Evans
Transportation company, and its ruin just
as navigation is opening is heavy loss
The Northern Pacific shops at Mandan are
still flooded.
BISMARCK, March 25.-It was learned
yesterday that j M. Kennedy, wife and
three children are held on Sibley island
by the flood, and for six days have been
living on such food as they have found in
the water. There is no hope of rescuing
them until the food subsidies and their
friends are distracted. They can be seen
through field glasses occupying nest
built in the limbs of trees over three miles
from shore.
The Northern Pacific managers have
abandoned hopes of removing the gorge
by dynamite and cannot say when they
will be able to ship freight across the riv-
er. Passengers are being transferred by
boat. A party of twelve attempting to
cross from Mandan in a boat were driven
by the wind and ice into willow thicket,
and passed the night there momentarily
expecting death.
ST. PAUL, March 25.-A Boulder, OAK,
special says: Jack Mccarthy, Mr.. Kirk
land and three others were drowned on
the bottoms south of Legrace. If the
water rises two feet higher both Legrace
and Scranton will be submerged.
BISMARCK, March 26.-The waters of
the greatest flood the Missouri has ever
known at this point have fallen go rapidly
to-day that there seems to be no doubt
that the beginning of the end is near.
The great jam remains intact; the volume
of water flowing into the great pent-up
sea is gradually diminishing and the ave-
nues Of escape are slowly enlarging. Up
to eight O'Clock this evening the total fall
from the highest point reached during the
flood was about six feet, leaving the water
still about fourteen feet above the ordi-
nary stage. The railroad track between
here and Mandan is now above water, but
is obstructed by huge cakes of ice two
feet or more in thickness. Tonight
large force Of men are making an attempt
to clear the roadbed If this can be done
It is believed trains will be able to pass
across the river tomorrow evening or
Monday at farthest. About o'clock this
evening the first telegraphie communities
ton with the west side of the river was
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30
Montana News via Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Uuited States
Attorney Robert B. Smith, of Montana.
has advised Commissioner Sparks through
the attorney general that the supreme
court of that territory had reversed the
decision of the district court in the case OF
the United States VS.. Williams & Smith.
whom the government taxes $112,O for
timber trespasses. The lower court de-
cided against the government, but on al
appeal Judge McLeary overrp1ed the
points of law raised and held that the gov
ernment was entitled to recover.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30

wood what remained of the buildings.
When they had their work finished some
Indians captured them, tied them to the
cord wood and burned everything. When
the bowling winds from off the
desert bad lands swept away the ashes of
that murderous fire, the last vestige of
civilized man disappeared from this ghast-
ly place. Once more this in-fated spot
was left to the growl and snarl of wild
beasts and the home of the hoarse croak-.
ing raven, whose circling flight over the
fatal spot looked like the wrath of some
murdered white man or slaughtered saw
age-tit scene for wailing ghost and goblin
shade.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30
IMPORTANT, IF TRUE!
The Manitoba Arranges With the Northern
Pacific to Ship Material From Cassel-
ton to Bismarck, Thence to
be Carried by Boats to
Fort Buford.
Special to the River Press.

Special to the River Press
HELENA, M arch Heterogeneous have
been made between the Northern Pacific
and Manitoba roads whereby material des-
tined to be used in the construction OF the
proposed road Of the latter line will be
landed at Casselton, to 20 thence by the
Northern Pacific to the Missouri river,
and thence by boats to Fort Buford. By
this new arrangement work can be pushed
from both ends of the road from buford
to Minot.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30
Senator Stewart of Nevada.

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator Stew
art will in day or two start for the Pa
cific coast, but will go by way of the
Northern Pacific road. making quite a
stop in Montana where he proposes to
look mp one or two mines that will put
money in his purse, He feels confidend
that there are many fortunes still hidden
away in the earth of that section OF the
country.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30

Specialize the River Press.

Special,t to the River Press
HELENA, March 29.-The Hon. w. A.
Clark Of Butte was in the city yesterday
for few hours. Asked as to the plans of
the Rocky Mountain Telegraph company.
he said we will have connection made at
Medicine Hat, n. W. T., May 1st at the
latest, with the Canadian Pacific postal
telegraph and cable service of the Bennett
Mackay company, which will give this
territory competitive wire communication
with the outside world. A line to Marys-
vile will be put in and to Great Falls at
once. The line will be established early
in May to Deer Lodge, Anaconda and
Butte. For the extension No. II copper
wire, heavy stock of which is stored UP
in Helena and Butte, will be used as fast
as the poles now secured or under contract
can be supplied along the line of location,
SO it is safe to say that all Of the principal
points in the territory and in Idaho will
soon enjoy the benefits of cheaper tele-
graphic rates. The united press reports
from the east are now carried over the
Canadian Pacific to Portland and will be
of easy access to Montana newspapers en-
titled to them.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30
Death of Henry Yergy.
Special to the River Press.

Special to The River Press.
HELENA, March 29.-The Independent
says: With pain we chronicle the death
of Henry Yergy, who passed away just
before dawn yesterday morning. He was
an old-timer of the very best quality;
man of integrity, honor, culture and busi-
ness ability; one of those whose presence
has made Helena the enterprising city she
is. The funeral services will take place
this afternoon at his residence on BentoI.
avenue at 2 o'clock.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30
Conrad Bros, of Marysvi1le, Assign.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA. March 26.-Conrad Bros. of
Marysville, are in financial straits and
have assigned to the Kleinschmidt Com
mercial Company of Helena. All Montana
creditors are preferred, AMI it is believed
that the assets aresnfiicient 20 pay up all.
the liabilities and permit the firm to con-
tinue business.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30
Over the Bridge.
to the River Press.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, March pa telegram re-
ceived at the Northern Pacific head-quar-
ters from j. NJ. Hanpaford, traffic mana
ger, at St. Paul, stated that train passed
over the Bismarck bridge Sunday and that
traYel could be resumed west as well as
east over the through transcontin entail
route. In future all trains will go through
from Portland to St Paul without transfer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30
The G. p. Open. =

OTTAWA, Ont, March 23.-Van Horne
ofthe Canadian Pacific railway reports
that trains are now running regularly be-
tween Calgary and the Pacific coast. He
says that the past winter has been excep-
tionally severe; with snow slides sweeping
before them trees of at least thirty years
growth, the snow sheds stood the test
well
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30
Gen. Wilcox Retired .

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Brig. Gen.
Wilcox, commanding the department. of
the Missouri, will be placed on the retired
list April 10th. The probabilities are that
Col. Wesley Merritt, superintendent Of
the military academy, will succeed Gen.
Wilcox.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30
Damage to Freight.

Special to the River Press.
Rocky PoINT, March 22.-This place
was flooded during the recent breakup
of the river and most of the freight in the
warehouses left there by the late boats has
been more or less damaged.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30
Not Until April 1st.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-It is said On
good authority that Secretary Manning
successor will not be appointed before
April Ist.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-03-30
The Montana Neool Grower

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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

II is getting TO be as dangerous 10
talk to clubman on domestic matters
as it is to talk to an a., Tor. The other
afternoon Jiggs and Figgs were walk
ing down the avenue when a lady
passed them going up. She glanced so
intently at them that Eggs was inn
mensly tlattered. He expanded his
chest, brushed a speck of dust from
his paunch and said:
Fine figure of a woman. old man.
eh?"
Jiggs assented.
"Reckon caught it that time, eh?''
continued Figgs.
Think SOP" asked Jiggs. with a
queer look in his eye
why not?n demanded Figgs. do
You know her?'
81 used to- replied Jiggs, "before
we were divorced.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02
The Rose Queen.

The ceremony of electing a Rose
Queen" took place at the High School
for Girls at Cork OH Saturday, April
80, before the Bishop of the Diocese.
Alice Hackett, pupil, having been
elected Rose Queen" she retired, and
was decked with wild roses. On re-
turning she was enthroned on a fur
covered seat under an arch of moss
and evergreens, surrounded by six at
tendant maidens and 100 schoolfelows.
She was the presented with a gold
cross, ser as an annual gift by Mr.
Ruskin, and handsomely bound
volume of poems. The Queen also
received six books from Mr. Ruskin,
who desired her to present them TO her
chosen maideus whom she loved the
best among the pupils of the school.
English Paper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

Shortcard, our esteemed fellow-towns-
man, dropped in yesterday and ordered
his paper stopped" Now what in the
name of Great Scott do you mean by
that kind of talk?''
IVY, gov'nor, them's just bout
your words when he subscribed while
back, only you added, may his shad-
der never grow no shorter, or some
thing like that.
well. s'posen did. s'posen | did,"
howled the editor, chat another thing
entirely! Then he was Maj. Shortcard,
and was esteemed and valued, and we
felt interested in his shadow. You
don't seem to catch on to the first prin-
ciples of Journalism. Now you should
have put il like this: Old Pete Short
card, the notorious tough of this city,
tried to bulldoze us yesterday by order
ing his paper stopped. As he had
never paid cent and we took i'm ten
cash subscriptions inside of two hours,
we can probably live through it. Ia,
Ia, Shorty. '-DdkOta Bell
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02
THE COMING OF HIS FEET.

In the crimson OF the morning. in the white
uess 90 the noon.
In the amber glory % the day retreat
In the midnight, ROBBED 10 aafAuess' OF ne
cleaning Of the moon
listen for che coming OF HE teeG
n have neara II weary footsteps on the sands
Of cali 81.
On he temples marble pavement, Onthe street,
won with weight % sorroW. falteTing up the
slopes Of calvary,
The sorrUw Of fle coming Of His feet
Down the uaiuster-airIes Of spiendor, from be-
twfxt the cherubim.
Through the wondering thr0ug. with motion
strong and ieet,
Sounds her victor tTead. approaching with a
music Tar sud dim
The music Of the coming Of HE feet
Sansaled not with shnon OF silver, girded not
with woven gold
Weighted not with shimmeriug gems and
odors sweet.
But whiJe-wiuged aud shod with glory in the
Ta0or-light % old
The glory Of the com ing Of His feet
He Is coming, % ny spirit. With his everlasting
peace.
With Hi= blessedness immortal and complete
He il coming, q my spi-it and HI coming brin :
release.
listen for the coming OF ais feet
-INDEFESDENT.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

A gentleman who had recently
united with the Methodist Church was
invited to play in a brass band. De-
termined on doing nothing to bring dis
credit on his brethren, he called upon
his pastor and asked:
Brother Higgs, can a man be a
Christian and play in brass band?
"A brass band?'
Yes. Brother Higgs."
.'Cornet or trombone?
Either"
Nice fellows in the band?"
Yes. first-rate.
The danger then, Brother Jones, IS
not so much of your falling from grace
as for the fellow who passes through the
frery temptation of hearing you prac-
ticer'- Youths Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02
Marriai Declining in London.

The British Registrar General begins
to note the fact in the English national
statistics that marriages are steadily de-
clining in London, not alone among the
wealthy and middle classes. but among
the mass of the population; and he al
so points out that the ratio of the birth
rate is falling in London and the other
great towns of the kingdom constantly
enumerated i'm the statistics. 1t is,
however, too soon to bewail this degen-
eracy in maintaining the race, and
considerable period must elapse ere it
is necessaryto offer prizes, as in France,
for numerous families.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

Without los of time, when the intestinal
canal is bic ked up by reason of constipa-
ton, chronic or temporary. 1t should he
borne in mind that this ailment is prone o
become lasting and obstinate, and bre ID
other and worse complaints. HOstett,TH
Stomach Bitters is the precise remedy to re
move the obstruction effectually, but with
out drenching or weakening the blockaded
bowels. a consequence always to be apIre
hended from the use of violent laxaIives
which are among the me 81 pernicious OF the
cheap nostrums ssva lowed 10y the credulOus
and misinforned. The fat of experience,
and of the medical fra sernity, sanctions the
claims Of this standard aperient. Not only
as a source of relief and permanent regu-
larity to the bowels, liver and stomach, hut
as a means of remedying and preventing
kidney and bladder troubles, and fever and
ague, il is without a peer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

Life seems hardly worth the living to day
to many a tired, unhappy, discouraged
woman who is suffering from chronic female
WEAKNESS for which she has been able 10
find no relief But there is certain cure
for all the painful complaints to which the
Pierce's ''Favorite Prescription to the
virtues of which thousands of women can
testify As a tonic and nervine it is un-
surpassed. All druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

GARDEN WORK.

In the cultivation of garden crops
the hoe and rake should be continually
at work. Weeds should be taken in
hand before they are barely out Of the
seed-leaf and one-half the usual labor
of vegetable gardening will be avoided.
Hoeing or earthing up of most garden
crops is of immense advantage in nearly
every case. One would suppose that
i'm our hot climate, flat culture would
be much more beneficial; but fair
trial. say on every other row of bed
of cabbages. will show great differ
ence i'm favor of the earthed-up
plants.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02
GRASSES.

Professor Beal, in Grasses of North
America says that in this country, as a
rule, pastures can hardly be said TO re-
iveany care. No crop gets less atten-
ton and none would respond more
quickly to good care. Much attention
has been given to premium crops of
corn. wheat, potatoes, the improvement
of horses, cattle sheep and swine.
Poultry growing is encouraged by lib
eral premiums, but we seldom hear OF
a premium crop of grass. 1t seems
practicable to double the present yield
without an outlay at all corresponding
to the increased value of the crop. Is
there any good reason why farmer
shonld not bestow as much
care in selecting the proper seeds
and in the after treatment of meadows
rs he would in selecting or breeding
and raising Shorthorn bun calf or a
merino lamb?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

A veteran. MIR. George McKona. Ash
burnham. Mass, writes: while suffer-
ing with chronic rheumatism (result of
Andersonvile), l used st. Jacobs Oil
which gave immediate relief" Sold by
Druggists and Dealers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

Sick and bilious headache, and all de-
rangements of stomach and bowels, cured
by DR. Pierce's "Pellets''-Or anti bilious
granules. p cents vial. No cheap bo~es
to allow waste of virtues. By druggists
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

The color produced by Bucklngham's Dye
Cor the Whiskers always gives satisfaction.
The dangers of WhOoping Cough ere
averted by the use of Ayers Cherry Pee
toral.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

Fits: All Fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
800 trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send to
Dr. Kline, 9Sl Arch St., Phila-, Pa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

Carl Otto Sehoenrich. Captain Oriole
Yacht Club, Baltimore. Md, writes:
The Club. during practice cruise, used
:. Jacobs Oil and it cured several cases
of sprains and bruises" Sold by Drug
gists and Dealers everywhere
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

It's Sxyfase IS salsly for TIE isgstfrs4fe Asalsagef
9tgegse ard the Trligfef faf zzafAaf II aoss ala
elsires 70 20, fkessa Ns q izases cas- gladly testify.
Ithas stood the test oft~enty years in relieving PERIOD
tai PAIN promoting regularity Of seasons and bsnishing
weakness bacacbe and consequent nervous distress
Probably no other woman in the world receives 90
many "letters Of thanks as Lydia E Pinkham, Of
Lynn, Mass Ms. B Of Enfield, y. H., says:
81 vii simply say that your Vegetable Compound is all
you recommend il to be. 70 has DONE Verdi Of
COED Another lady writes from Ottawa as follows: 81
have just to-day boughtihe seventh bottle your Vee-
table Compound have used two boxes Of Pills and sew
erl packages Of your Sansve Wash, and think IL but
night to you how much good derived from your ed-
cines. 7hey 4 yEgAlHy GsaseaS. All the pains
and aches have almost disappeared, my stomach is much
stronger too and feel myself improved every way"
Price Ell. sold By all DrugEists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

David Ryerson, merchant and far
rner Of Panora- Iowa. shot himself in the
head on the 18th. and will not recover. be
had suffered some tine from hip and spine
disease. and his mind was clouded by his
illness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

To smile at the jest which plants a
thorn in another's breast is to become a
principal in the mischief. Sheridan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

'sNo man can serve two masters" unless he
is low-down politician and both masters
have money.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

They were at the circus: "Have YOU ever
seen Mile La Rue's great feats' Mo she
replied, as she Chicagoan or st. LOUIS
wOmanlN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

After my post on the Potomac became
known to the Potomac fiotilla crossing
became very hazardous The gunboats
were very vigilant and effective. To
elude them required caution and strategy.
Whenever contemplated crossing, be-
fore nightfall | would take my field
81 -. 90 out upon a head and watch
the movements of the gunboats Tor
hours to ascertain their patrol These
gunboatS are as formidable as infantry
and more to be dreaded by parties
crossing the river than piekets upon the
shore. They can shut off every light
and drift along noiselessly upon the
water, and before You are aware oftheir
presence your little keel-bottomed boat
would be riding the waves caused by
their approach
Then suddenly they can flash out
their reflected lights far out upon the
darkened waters. and letting on a full
head of steam. with the flash and rapid
'ity Of sheet lightning, seize the object
of their search before YOU can recover
from the paralyzing shock. Many a
dark night. with a calm upon the
waters that inspired an unholy dread
with muffled oars and bated breath and
steady stroke. our little craft moved out
from its shadowy concealment and,
started upon its mission of eonsecrateo
devotion to a s.cause' not then ''lOst,
knowing full wei that capture meant
an ignominious death. THos. n. Coz
RAD. Rlacksburr. Va, in Philadelphia
Z Pres.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

Whenever New Englander gets dyspep-
STA he knows that his stomach is in apple-pie
order.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

Prince SalR-S alm. a member of the Prus-
sian Legislature, is dead. This is the last
of HYMN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

81 really believe my work is telling" re
marked the society reporter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

A fair exchange is no robbery, but the
bucket shop is full of danger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02
THE YOUNG STALLION,

Prof. Stewart says, in the Cultivation
should have regular exercise, daily never
violent If Of trotting blood, he may be
speeded for short distances. These
short trials viii improve his health and
stamina. Care should be taken to de-
velop the true totting action, because
he is expected to impress this upon his
progeny. Strong habits are transmissi-
bic. and the proper training Of the trot-
ting sire is all important. The draft
stallion needs also judicious daily exer-
else when young.sThe muscular develop
meut is most important, and Incidence
may render.the stallion unfit for service.
Surplus fat Is very Objectionable in a
stallion Of any breed. The feeder has
this quite under his control. A ration
containing only a moderate proportion
/ of carbo-hvdrates. then moderate feed
/ ing. with plenty of exercise, viii keep
/ him in good muscular condition.
GROWING POTATOES.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

II afflicted with sore eyes, use d. Isaac
Thompson's eye water. Druggists sell II
25c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02

when BABY was sick We gave her Castsr-A
Whom she was . Child. she cried fer Ca<toriA
When she became Miss, she chung to CastoriA,
WHEN shs had Childrsn, shs gave thsn CasssrsA
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-06-02
SiliOuSneSS

Is more generaIat this season than any other.
The bitter taste. offensive breath, coated
tongue. sick headache, drowsiness, dizzii ess
and loss of appetite make the victim miscra
bleand disagreeabie Ia others. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla combines the hest anti-bilious RENE
dies Of the vegetable kingdom, in such pro
portion a to derive their best medicinal eff
fects without the least disturbance 20 the
whole -ystem. This preparation Is 80 Wen
balanced in is effects, that it brings about Z.
healthy action of the entire human organism,
restores the appetite, and overcomes that
tired feeling. Try il this season.